LESSON 3: Contemporary Artists of the Philippines (Visual, Film, and Theater))

Arturo Luz

a national artist for visual arts known for his minimalist and geometric style that celebrates order, movement, and modern Filipino aesthetics

Bagong Taon

prominent work of Arturo Luz, a modernist painting that captures the festive spirit of New Year through abstract figures and balanced geometric forms

Ang Kuikok

a Filipino expressionist painter recognized for his bold colours and distorted figures that reflect human struggle and faith

Geometric Landscape

prominent work of Ang Kuikok, depicts a structured and abstract view of nature using sharp lines and vibrant forms, showing harmony in chaos

Salvador Bernal

National Artist for Theater Design, known for elevating stage and costume design into a fine art using native materials and cultural motifs

Dalagang Bukid

his (Salvador Bernal) theater design recreated the rural Filipino setting with authenticity, emphasizing simplicity and national identity

Ronald Allan Poe

the “King of Philippine Movies,“ celebrated for protraying heroic, kind-hearted Filipino men who fight for justice

Panday Series

prominent work of FPJ, a legendary film series where he played a blacksmith-hero who forges a magical sword to battle evil, symbolizing courage and righteousness

Manuel Conde

a pioneering filmmaker who introduced epic and historical storylling in Philippine cinema

Ibong Adarna

prominent work of Manuel Conde, his film adaptation of the famous Filipino epic combined fantasy, morality, and folklore in a visually imaginative way

Francisco Coching

National Artist for Visual Arts and the “Dean of Filipino Illustrators,“ known for his comic book art that portrayed national heroes and ordinary Filipinos

Lapu-Lapu

prominent work of Francisco Coching, his illustratod work depicts the bravery of the first Filipino heo who resisted foreign invasion

Larry Alcala

a cartoonist and illustrator famous for his humorous social commentaries that reflect Filipino life and values

Slice of Life

prominent work of Larry Alcala, a comic series that humorously mirrors the daily joys, flaws, and creativity of Filipino society

Lamberto Avellana

National Artist for Film and Theater, recognized for his cinematic realism and humanistic storytelling

Sakay

prominent work of Lamberto Avellana, a historical film portraying the life and heroism of Filipino revolutionary Macario Sakay, emphasizing patriotism and sacrifice

Gerardo de Leon

National Artist for Film known for his disciplined direction and mastery of dramatic storytelling

Ama’t Anak

Gerardo de Leon’s first film, exploring the emotional bond and conflict between a father and his child, symbolizing family values and redemption

Lino Brocka

National Artist for Film, admired for his socially conscious works that expose inequality and human struggle

Santiago!

prominent work of Lino Brocka, a war drama that shows a soldier’s guilt and search for redemption during the Japanese occupation

Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero

a parolific playwright and director called the “Father of Philippine Theater,“ known for his humorous yet moralistic plays

Half an Hour in a Convent

prominent work of Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero, a play that reveals the moral dilemmas and emotional struggles hidden behind religious life

Daisy Avellana

the “First Lady of Philippine Theater,“ acclaimed for her powerful performances and direction of both Filipino and classical plays

Othello

prominent work of Daisy Avellana, her adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy emphasized human emotion, jealousy, and betreyal interpreted through Filipino theatrical artistry